The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1905-Feb 1906)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. COMMENTS ON EDISON GOLD MOULDED RECORDS FOR NOVEMBER 1905. With the advance of the amusement season and the development of song hits by the various music publishers, there comes such a variety of material suitable for Record making that it is quite a task to know what to put out first. We feel that in making up this November list our Recording Department has shown excellent judgment. It has produced twenty-four Records of unusual merit and sufficiently diversified in character to meet the approval of all. From a recording standpoint they are also fine. No. 9122, "Hungarian Fantasia," by the Edison Concert Band, is a well-known composition by Theodore M. Tobani, written in Hungarian style and made up of Hungarian selections. It has all the characteristic snap of Hungarian music, and our Concert Band has interpreted it in a manner only obtained by a thoroughly efficient organization. No. 9123, "Mother O' Mine," sung by Theodore Van Yorx, is by Rudyard Kipling and it has been set to music by Frank E. Tours. The music is of a dramatic character in the climaxes, which are well brought out by Mr. Van Yorx. Mr. Van Yorx's fine voice is winning him a host of Phonographic friends. The words of "Mother O' Mine" are : If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother O' Mine, I know whose love would follow me still, Mother O' Mine. If I were drown'd in the deepest sea, Mother O' Mine, I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother O' Mine. If I were damn'd of body and soul, I know whose prav'rs would make me whole, Mother O' Mine. No. 9124, "On the Banks of the Rhine with a Stein," by Collins and Harlan, is a waltz song by Harry Von Tilzer and Andrew B. Sterling, writers of "Under the Anheuser Bush," (our Record No. 8575). The music is of the same general character and fully as attractive. The song tells of the pleasures of a chat with the boys alongside of the wellfilled stein. It is a new composition and is sung with much spirit by Collins and Harlan, with orchestra accompaniment. No. 9125, "Friendly Rivals," is another splendid .cornet duet by Herbert L. Clarke and John Hazel. Mr. Clarke is the principal cornet soloist of Sousa's Band, and Mr. Hazel is principal cornet soloist of the Edison Military Band. The music is of a polka character. Its writer is Carl Fischer. No. 9126, "Honeymoon Hall," by Harry MacDonough, is a waltz song from "The Pearl and the Pumpkin," which had such a run at the Broadway Theatre, New York. Its music was written by John W. Bratton, and the words by Paul West. It is of a serio-comic order. It is finely sung by Mr. MacDonough, who is accompanied by the orchestra. The chorus follows : Honeymoon, Honeymoon Hall! O, the rent there is nothing at all, 'Tis in Bill and Coo street, All the rooms are "ensuite" And upon you no creditors call. Down in Honeymoon, Honeymoon Hall! It is crowded in springtime and fall; And the band plays the wedding march Down in Honeymoon, Honeymoon Hall. No. 9127, "In Timbuctoo," by Billy Murray, is a monkey ditty not unlike "Come Down from the Big Fig Tree," by the same composers (Theodore Morse and Ed. Madden), except thaf "In Timbuctoo" will be judged more tuneful and interesting. We predict a big success for this song and for our Record of it. Mr. Murray has the assistance of the orchestra in his excellent rendition of this song. No. 9128, "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me," by Anthony and Harrison, is a well-known gospel hymn by J. E. Gould and the Rev. Edward Hopper, and much requested by users of the Edison Phonograph. It is one of those selections that are as staple as the necessities. It will probablv be a permanent selection in our catalogue. The Record is made with orchestra accompaniment. No. 9129, "Bold Front March," by the Edison Military Band, was composed by F. R. Seltzer. who wrote "American Standard March." The Record is made by the Edison Military Band, under the direction of Mr. Seltzer, who is its leader. It is played with a vim and dash in keeping with its attractive title. No. 9130, "Wait 'Till the Sun Shines, Nellie," by Byron G. Harlan, is a descriptive song with a march tempo chorus. It is one of the popular ballads of the present season. Harry Von Tilzer and Andrew B. Sterling, who wrote this song, seem to be always in touch with the wants of the public and to give it just what it wants in the song line. Mr. Harlan's sympathetic voice and style are admirably suited to this selection. It is sung with orchestra accompaniment. No. 9131, "And the World Goes On," by Bob Roberts, is the song hit sung by Raymond Hitchcock in his new comedy drama "Easy Dawson." Mr. Roberts makes the Record with such a perfect imitation of Mr. Hitchcock's manner of singing that it is hard to realize that Mr. Hitchcock is not_ singing himself. All who are familiar _ with this actor's style will appreciate the imitation. The singer is accompanied by the orchestra. The song is written by Harry O. Sutton (music) and Jean Lenox (words). No. 9132, "Betty," by MacDonough and Biehling, is a swingy rhythmical schottische tempo melody, set to a sentimental story and sung in good style by these popular duettists, with orchestra accompaniment. The chorus follows : Betty, my sweetest little fairy, Betty "I love you true, Tell me just when we are to marry, Give me vour answer, do; Bettv, just tell me what's to hinder, Bettv, with dainty form so slender, Betty, with eyes of blue so tender, I love you. No. 9133, "Roses and Thorns." by the Edison Svmphony Orchestra, is a Mexican dance previously listed in the old style Record catalogue. It is brought forward again on account of its beautiful melody and the fact that